Judge, National Bicentennial Competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights (We The People), 15th Congressional district and statewide competitions for high school students, Annually since 1988.

Script advisor to WNBS TV's "The Judge", 1979.

Actor, script review committee member, and panel discussion member, for Divorce Education Video prepared by Divorce Equity, Inc. of Columbus, 1986.

When not involved in professional activities , Mr. Friedman is a sports fan,and particularly enjoys the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds. His office is known to be quite "pet-friendly", with Millie and Tina greeting all visitors.